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Travelling by Bus and MRT

There are 4 different train transport lines in Singapore and they are: The North East line - Purple line The East West line - Green line The North South line - Red line The Circle line (just completed) Tips for u: If u are anywhere on the green line, and wants to travel to any stations after Khatib, I suggest that u take the green line and transfer at the City Hall instead of transferring at Jurong East. The distance between each station on the red line is further than the distance between each station on the green line. Thus, u will get to your destination faster if u travel on the green line, despite the fact that there are fewer stations to your destination in the red line. Travelling on the purple line is more expensive. If u want the cheapest way to your destination, be sure to plan your journey by visiting the smrt or sbs website.

Before coming to Singapore

Things to note before coming to Singapore 1. Weather - can be quite humid and hot at times. Temperature can range from 24 degrees to up to 35 degrees. Cooler periods are from November to end January or early Feb. 2. Tipping - Singapore do not practice tipping. Most restaurants have a 10% service charge 3. Chewing/Bubble Gums - yes. I know many of u love it. It's illegal in Singapore, but I believe u can bring in a few of them into Singapore. Do not bring in a box of them. If u can't live without chewing gums, there are 2 solutions. U can buy the theuraptic bubble gum are sold in Watsons pharmacy but u have to provide them ur name and passport number. The second solution is to go to the neighbouring country-Malaysia to get the gums. 4. Safe - Yes. Singapore is a very safe country. However, it is not 100% crime free. There are black sheep around. Do not let down your guard. Like what the authorities always say "Low crime doesn't mean low crime." 5. Shops open

Accredited universities in Singapore

How do u know if a degree that u r studying now is recognised in Singapore? Just make sure that the school u r studying for a degree now is in the Ministry of Education (MOE) list of universities and educational institutions. It is available right here .

Institutions that offers courses from universities around the world

Institutions providing undergraduate and postgraduate degrees courses from universities around the world include: 1. Singapore institute of Management (SIM) 新跃大学 This is another local university except that it is not funded by the government. It has uniSIM which offers its own degrees as well as SIM global which has courses offered by universities from around the world. 2. Management Development Institute of Singapore (MDIS) 新加坡管理发展学院 3. PSB Academy, PSB 学院 4. BMC Academy , BMC学院 5. SMa School of Management , 新加坡制造商联合会管理学院 6. Marketing Institute of Singapore, 新加坡市场学院 7. TMC Academy , TMC学院 8. Stansfield College 9. Informatics Academy , 英华美学院

Universities from the west in Singapore

Why go to the west when u can have it near home? Here are the universities that are well-known in the west and they have set up their place in Singapore! The courses they offer here are identical to that that in their home country. U can enjoy huge saving in costs and being close to home at the same time! Isn't that fantastic? 1. James Cook University , Singapore It also has a wide range of extra curriculum activities for students. The cool thing is that the Bachelor of Psychology program is also acredited by Asutralian Psychology Accreditation Council and recognized by the Australian Psychological Society (APS). 2. University of Nevada, Las Vegas , Singapore For students who wanna to go into the hospitality management route, this is for u! Majority of their staff are from their Main campus in Las Vegas! 3. Curtin University of Technology , Singapore It will provide local and international students with the opportunity to receive an Australian Style University Education i

Which university should I choose?

This is a question that many of us ask once we graduate from high school/Junior Colleges/Polytechnics. NUS, NTU or SMU? If u r lucky, u get offers from all 3 universities. How do u then make the choice? Here are some advice in helping u to make the right choice. Step 1. Choose the university which offers the course u like/do not choose the course u have no interest in. Decision made => Yes => Congratulations! => End. 2. Choose the university that offers u ample opportunities, for research, great overseas exposure, internship etc. Decision made => Yes => Congratulations! => End. 3. Ask your seniors, teachers, friends, family members, relatives for advices. Ask especially those who know people who are already studying in the university and that particular course. Ask them about their workload, what do they learn, how good are the professors etc. The more people u ask, the more u will get to know about the particular university. Decision made => Yes => Congratula

Singapore universities funded by the goverment

1. National University of Singapore (NUS) 2. Nanyang Technological University (NTU) 3. Singapore Management University (SMU) No doubt, rankings shows that NUS is the top university in Singapore. NTU is known for its Business school. Many like SMU because of the American-style way of education system. Which university to go is ur choice.

Useful Links to Check OuT!

Links that may be helpful when u r in Singapore Banks - Local Banks in Singapore DBS / POSB OCBC UOB They are all the same, but most people in Singapore have bank accounts with DBS/POSB. Buses and trains SBS SMRT Useful for planning your journey around Singapore Food SoShiok Tells u where to get great food! Map http://www.map.gov.sg/StreetMap/ http://www.streetdirectory.com/ Shows u the map of Singapore. U can learn how to get from one place to another with the maps. Mobile Companies M1 SingTel Starhub If u ask which is the best? I think they are all about the same. SingTel is the market leader though. National Library http://www.nlb.gov.sg/ There are many public libraries in Singapore. I like the Central lending library and the library@Esplanade . Check them out! News The Straits Times ChannelNewsAsia For local and international news

Museums in Sentosa

Even in a small island called Sentosa, there are museums too! Images of Singapore - Tells u about the History of Singapore! Fort Siloso - A collection of World War II memorabilia

Museums To go to!

There are many museums in Singapore. The best thing is, u can visit the museum for free at certain times. Check out the websites below for more information! Here are the top 3 museums I recommend: 1. National Museum - The oldest museum in Singapore If you only have time to visit one museum, I would recommend this museum. I think the Singapore History Gallery is great! 2. Peranakan Museum - Explores the culture of Peranakan communities The next museum u should explore is the Peranakan museum. It has the best collection of Peranakan artefacts in the world! 3. Mint Museum of Toys -All About ToyS! For the little child in us! For all who love toys so much! Other museums that may interest u: Asian Civilisations Museum - A showcase of Asian cultures and civilisations Singapore Art Museum (SAM) - houses the national art collection of Singapore 8Q SAM - Allows u to explore a diversity of contemporary art practices Singapore Philatelic Museum - Calling all S